Psalms 49-51, 61-66, 69-72, 77-78, 85-86
“I Will Declare What He Hath Done for My Soul”
August 24 - August 30
scriptures
commentary
"Not Endure"/"Not Understand"
<p>"After the introduction (49:1–4), the psalm’s body is framed by the alternating structures of A (49:5–12) and C (49:16–20). Both end with a proverb that involves a pun: a play on bal yālîn (“not endure/remain”) and lō’ yābîn (“not understand”). bal yālîn refers to both the wise and fools; neither endure but perish like animals. lō’ yābîn refers only to fools; they, unlike the wise, perish forever like animals, as the pivot B (49:13–15) makes clear. God will save the wise psalmist from the power of Death (49:15). . . . This is the message, and verse 15 is the key verse.</p> <p>So the psalmist, setting himself as an example, teaches all (see 49:1–2) not to fear when worshipers of money and cheaters prosper. They die like animals, losing their fortunes in death. . . . Death is the great equalizer, but not forever.</p> <p>In his death and resurrection Christ validated the psalmist’s hope: “God will save me from the grave.”"</p>
The Gospel Coalition Bible Commentary by The Gospel Coalition
video
The Promises and Prophecies of Psalm 50
<p>Annette Tillemann-Dick, “The Promises and Prophecies of Psalm 50 (Come, Follow Me: Psalms 49-86),” Book of Mormon Central Video, 2022.</p>
Annette Tillemann-Dick
